Thursday, 7 August 2008

The reason for my word search is due to the fact I have temporarily become a human pin-cushion. From Typhoid Fever to Hepatitis A & B, I've begun my series of vaccinations for my big trip. Unfortunately, I fear needles. I'm not suggesting I have an extreme irrational fear, but I do really really dislike them...but I guess I would dislike being infected with Typhoid Fever more.

Yesterday I had my second round of the rabies vaccine. It seems that certain parts of Central America are prone to the rabies virus. This includes the part of Honduras I am visiting. Like many (I'm sure), I assumed that the rabies would be transmitted via infected dogs. I was sadly mistaken, however, as the virus is also found in bats. Yes, you heard me correctly - BATS!!! Healthy, sleeping bats don't really bother me - I actually had a family of them camping out in one of my huts while travelling through Thailand - but foaming angry bats?! I'll never complain about the noisy pigeon that hangs out on my terrace again.

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Frankie's Building Volunteer Adventure

This past September, I traded in my notepad and microphone for some bricks, sweat and hard labour.

I travelled to the village of La Esperenza, Honduras, where I joined in with the local community and other volunteers to help build much needed homes. In association with volunteer/holiday organisers i-to-i and community aid organization IHFNA (Honduran Agency for Children and Families), my volunteer experience was a small step towards improving the lives of impoverished members of this Central American community.

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About Me

A free-spirited, warm-hearted, tough little cookie.
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, I moved to jolly ol’ London in January 2006. Despite graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, I moved forward professionally with my creative pursuits.
Establishing myself as a writer, I have worked in everything from reviewing bars and restaurants (including 'ViewLondon.com') to writing for television. I have also authored a piece of children’s literature, called 'That’s Disgusting'. Prior to moving to London, I was working amongst the sweet sunny skies of Hawaii as a newspaper journalist for 'The Molokai Times'.
Now living in Fulham (much less sun, but plenty o' fun), I work as a journalist for Voltimum, a website for the building industry. Along with my role as roving reporter and editor for VoltiNEWS, I work my magic on camera as a webTV presenter. ;) This has brought me back to my media roots, as back in Toronto I had my fair share of experience on the small screen, both as an actress and a presenter.